Tuition & Aid

Financing a private education might seem daunting, but our students quickly learn that a St. Ambrose education can be affordable (and worth every penny). With higher graduation rates than large public institutions, not only are our students able to stay at Ambrose for the duration of their college years, they also graduate faster—allowing them to start their careers sooner.

Think of it as an investment in yourself. Our more personalized environment means you’ll get more individual attention—and more out of your education. And it’s not as expensive as you might think. Most often, the cost is offset by financial assistance based on both demonstrated need and merit.

The benefits of Ambrose, for you, lie in our ability to offer:

• small classes taught by engaging faculty mentors
• academic challenge in the Catholic intellectual tradition
• a tradition of social justice; many students, faculty and staff participate in service opportunities
• significant depth of resources, services and academic/social support
• no hidden costs, just one-time and modest fees to cover campus services (which give you access to bonuses like free printing everywhere in the library)

Tuition costs and housing and meal plan fees

Visit the Financial Aid Office website to get a breakdown of costs.

Financial aid

Ambrose financial aid includes special scholarships, loans and work-study, and awards often combine these sources of support. The Financial Aid Office determines each student’s eligibility for need-based support. Our Admissions representatives match students eligible for special scholarships, so we encourage you to contact us so we can begin to get to know you. Ambrose also encourages applicants to seek outside scholarships, and begin their search early.

Remember: the more aid you apply for, the better the chance is that you’ll receive it.

St. Ambrose's FASFA code is: 001889.